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Old Fashioned On Purpose

Jill Winger

Have you felt it? Something is rippling through humanity at this moment. It's a stirring... a longing... a remembering. A sense that we are more capable than we’ve been led to believe. We want to feel alive, not sedated.. but we've lost our way. We've traded a life intertwined with nature for asphalt and artificial lights. We've swapped natural movement for a sedentary existence. We've given up food from the earth in favor of food from the factory. We've sacrificed our traditional skillsets for apps and gadgets. But while our overdose on modernity may have made us sick, there is an antidote. Join best-selling author and mentor, Jill Winger, each week as she digs into a different facet of the old-fashioned on purpose lifestyle.

  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    S16: E4: How to Break Out of the Modern Echo Chamber with Will Reusch

    Curiosity is an underrated skill, especially when it comes to exploring topics that challenge our comfort zones. 

    Today, I'm joined by one of my favorite content creators, Will Reusch—a brilliant educator who brings nuance to tough conversations. If you're looking to build bridges, tired of social media’s polarization, or want to encourage critical thinking in your kids, this episode is for you!

    Podcast Episode Highlights

    • Will's background
    • Some thoughts about the education system
    • Pondering both sides of an issue
    • How to move from being strictly dogmatic to "sitting in the grey"
    • Conversation vs. debate
    • Principles vs. ideology
    • Historical perspective on polarization trends
    • The issues with social media (and how to combat it)
    • Finding common ground and having intellectual humility...
    • Tips for communicating with strong opinions, angry people, etc.
    • Thinking about the Crisis of Meaning
    • Parenting our kids on these topics
    • How to help us kids build resilience today
    • Will's mission with Patterdox

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    4 November 2024, 9:00 am
  • 47 minutes 8 seconds
    S16: E3: Plan Your Garden with the Moon: How to Use History to Sync with Nature

    What can history teach us about planting our gardens TODAY in 2024? In this episode, we sit down with Carol, the editor in chief of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, to explore the ancient practice of gardening by the moon. 

    We dive into the best cold-hardy plant varieties (cold-hardy kiwis, anyone?), tips for dealing with unpredictable weather, and how to use the almanac to plan ahead for a successful growing season. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical insights to help your garden thrive year-round.

    Podcast Episode Highlights

    • Brief history of The Old Farmer's Almanac
    • How the Farmer's Almanac figures out the weather predictions
    • Gardening with the Moon...
    • Looking at specific plants and the moon
    • Weather challenges and advice for gardeners
    • Gardening in the cooler seasons and cooler climates
    • Connecting with your community for gardening
    • Unique varieties of fruits/veggies for cold climates
    • Recent trends in gardening
    • A closer look at The Old Farmer's Almanac

    Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

    Learn more about The Old Farmer's Almanac here: www.almanac.com

    Learn more about The Old-Fashioned on Purpose Planner here: www.prairieplanner.com

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    28 October 2024, 8:00 am
  • 38 minutes 3 seconds
    S16: E2: Fit for the Farm: Practical Fitness Tips for Homesteaders

    We homesteaders often joke about our farms being our gym, but what do you do when homestead chores are causing you pain? And how can we ensure that we stay physically fit as long as possible to keep pursuing this lifestyle we love so much?

    Functional Strength and Fitness Coach Rory O'Brien is joining me today to answer these questions and more. We talk about how our modern muscles can suffer from "amnesia," a 10-15 minute routine you can weave into your busy days, how to build a minimalist home gym, and lots more!

    Podcast Episode Highlights

    • Rory O'Brien's background and interest in functional fitness
    • Pros and cons in the physical aspects of the homestead lifestyle
    • Issues that modern life can put on our bodies
    • How to eliminate "modern amnesia" in our bodies
    • How to add exercises to your day
    • Benefits of functional fitness for homesteaders
    • Myths and reality about movement
    • Examples of practical routines for homesteaders to add to their daily lives
    • How to build a minimalist home gym
    • How to reduce specific injuries from happening

    Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

    Learn more about Rory O'Brien here: www.iamguardianstrong.com and https://www.instagram.com/guardianstrongfitness/

    Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com

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    21 October 2024, 8:00 am
  • 31 minutes 35 seconds
    S16: E1: To Everything There is a Season: A Personal Update

    Our life is.... weird and different. We're entering a season that I never saw coming, yet it's wonderful in it's own way. However, it's taken me a while to come to terms with it. 

    In today's personal episode, I'm sharing what I've been wrestling with lately, as well as giving updates on the soda fountain, our beef company, and more.

    Podcast Episode Highlights

    • Personal updates
    • Deep thoughts on the seasons...
    • The shifts and seasons happening in our lives right now
    • The new word of the year for me
    • The lesson I'm learning right now
    • The end of one era and start of a new one
    • Final thoughts on the unknown and upcoming adventures

    Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

    Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com

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    Order your Old-Fashioned on Purpose Planner here: www.prairieplanner.com

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    14 October 2024, 8:00 am
  • 36 minutes 10 seconds
    S15 E14: The Ultimate Tomato Episode: Preserving, Canning, Controversary, & More!

    If your kitchen counters are currently covered in garden veggies like mine, this is the episode for you!

    We're talking all things tomatoes today: from how to make fresh sauce, to making tomato powder, to the controversary surrounding canning practices, to my favorite versatile sauce and so much more!

    Podcast Episode Highlights

    • My thoughts on growing tomatoes...
    • Ripening green tomatoes
    • What to do when you're getting just a handful of tomatoes at a time
    • What to do when you're getting buckets of tomatoes at a time
    • Waterbath vs. pressure canning tomatoes 

    Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

    Learn more about the planner here: www.prairieplanner.com

    Find my Fast Tomato Sauce recipe here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2018/09/fast-tomato-sauce-recipe.html

    Find my Dehydrated Vegetable Powders tutorial here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2021/11/how-to-make-dehydrated-vegetable-powders.html

    Find my Canned All-Purpose Tomato Sauce recipe here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2020/09/can-tomato-sauce.html

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    23 September 2024, 8:00 am
  • 36 minutes 20 seconds
    S15: E13: How to Buy Homestead Land in a Challenging Real Estate Market

    "I'll never be able to afford a homestead!" It's one of the most common pain points I'm hearing right now and for good reason: the real estate market is tricky. 

    I'm happy to be joined by Anna Young today. She's a loan officer with Rural 1st and specializes in helping rural folks find the property of their dreams. We discuss interest rates, the volatile market, plus lot sof actionable strategies for getting closer to becoming a land owner. Don't miss this one!

    Podcast Episode Highlights

    • Frustrations on current market and how we got here
    • Will the market stay the way it is right now?
    • Looking at the differences depending on the location
    • Considerations for getting a rural property
    • Tips for first time buyers
    • Role of credit history and how to improve credit scores
    • A closer look at zoning laws
    • Tips about interest rates
    • Details on the loans
    • Trends in rural property
    • Final tips and advice on buying rural property

    Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

    Learn more about Rural 1st here: www.rural1st.com

    Learn more about the planner here: www.prairieplanner.com

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    16 September 2024, 8:00 am
  • 41 minutes 8 seconds
    S15 E12: Homesteader, Entrepreneur, Homeschooler: How I Keep All the Balls in the Air

    How do you keep all the balls in the air when you're a multi-faceted homesteader?

    In this episode I'm sharing my most-used strategies for managing life as a homeschool mom, content creator, rancher, business owner, restaurant owner, and more. (Plus, the 2025 planner is HERE-- get the details at the end of the episode!)

    Podcast Episode Highlights

    • How our lives have been lately...
    • Planning ahead is the key
    • The importance of brain dumping
    • Project mapping
    • Write everything down
    • Make sure your meals are flexible
    • Give yourself grace
    • Final thoughts...

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    9 September 2024, 8:00 am
  • 53 minutes 36 seconds
    S15 E11: A Different Way to Home Dairy: Could SHEEP Be in Your Future?

    We've talked about goats... we've talked about cattle... but we've NEVER talked about dairy SHEEP. That's changing today with this enlightening conversation with Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm. 

    If you love being a pioneer in new industries, or are looking for a smaller dairy animal with LOTS of potential, this episode is for you!

    Podcast Episode Highlights

    • Why you might want to consider dairy sheep
    • Ideal number of sheep for beginners
    • Common breeds of dairy sheep
    • A closer look at the flavor of the meat 
    • Yield of dairy sheep (and what to feed them for more milk)
    • Types of cheese you can make 
    • The taste of sheep's dairy milk
    • Where to find dairy sheep for your homestead
    • Using the wool on the homestead

    Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

    Learn more about Rachel Hester here: https://www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com/

    Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

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    26 August 2024, 8:00 am
  • 38 minutes 2 seconds
    S15: E10: What I'm Using for Homeschool Curriculum this Year (and a Plea)

    "What are you using for homeschool curriculum this year??" I don't consider myself a homeschool content creator, but I'm always happy to share my favorite books and studies. 

    Find out what I'm using for this coming year, plus an important plea to any homeschooling families.

    Podcast Episode Highlights

    • How I'm a homeschool minimalist
    • Why we aren't dogmatic about our homeschool curriculum
    • Our kids and their schooling this year
    • My thoughts on homeschooling older kids/teens
    • My thoughts and pleas on education
    • Our homeschool curriculum choices this year

    Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

    My podcast episode on charter schools: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-14-episode-5-the-hardest-thing-weve-ever-done-the-charter-school-tell-all

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    19 August 2024, 8:00 am
  • 38 minutes 42 seconds
    S15: E9: My Half-Baked Plan to Never Buy Chickens Again

    For several years, I’ve been asking myself… how can we close our chicken loop? And by that, I mean how can I reduce the outside inputs in our home food production. It's easier said than done when it comes to livestock, BUT I've hatched a new plan for our chicken operation and I'm excited to share it with you. 

    Listen in to hear me answer the question: "What is the BEST dual-purpose breed?" along with the breed I decided upon and how I plan to close our chicken loop once and for all (maybe).

    Podcast Episode Highlights

    • How I've been successful on the homestead in "closing the loop"
    • Why I have been reinspired to figure out how to close the loop with chickens
    • The challenges I have had so far with closing the loop with chickens
    • Step #1: Find a dual-purpose chicken breed
    • Step #2: Get better at hatching eggs
    • Step #3: Adjust our personal expectations when it comes to meat birds
    • My wish list for a dual-purpose breed
    • The top dual-purpose breeds I learned about
    • Final thoughts on finding the "perfect" chicken

    Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

    Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

    My podcast chat with Kate from Venison for Dinner about closing the loop: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/s4-e3-closing-the-loop-with-dairy-eggs-with-kate-schat-2

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    12 August 2024, 8:00 am
  • 31 minutes 54 seconds
    S15: E8: NOW is the Time to Start Your Fall Garden. Here's How.

    Looking for a bit of redemption after a less-than-stellar growing season? Want to reduce the pressure to preserve ALL the food right NOW? A fall garden can offer all of this and more and it's one of my secret weapons for growing more food with less stress. 

    The time to start your fall crops is NOW-- join me to talk about what plants are best, some of my biggest mistakes, and how you can start your own fall garden no matter where you live.

    Podcast Episode Highlights

    • First thoughts on fall gardening (why I'm going to do it, why you can/should)
    • Figuring out your frost date
    • Learning about plant maturity dates
    • Why it's worth it to have a fall garden
    • Why you need to start NOW for fall gardening
    • Tips for planting outdoors for a fall garden
    • My plans for this fall garden 

    Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

    Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com

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    5 August 2024, 8:00 am
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